Morning Buzz: Cleaning up Packers' pass defense

A quick look at where the Packers stand at the cornerback position heading into the offseason. (Feb. 13, 2018)

Aaron Nagler | USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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When the season opened, four of the Packers’ seven cornerbacks were new to the roster. Gunter’s release left the Packers with only two holdovers: Damarious Randall and Quinten Rollins.

But all the changes netted virtually the same results.

After finishing 31st against the pass in 2016, the Packers improved only to 23rd in passing yards allowed last season. They actually slipped in opponent passer rating — a more telling stat for overall pass defense — from 26th in 2016 to 31st last season.

Several elements factor into solid pass defense, and the Packers’ absent pass rush, shoddy coverage from linebackers and underwhelming safety play didn’t help. But it’s clear the Packers need better production from their corners.

New general manager Brian Gutekunst inherits Thompson’s mess at cornerback, and another busy offseason at the position seems warranted.